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How are you?<div>News from Oprah: <a href="http://asesoriadefundaciones.es/did.php">http://asesoriadefundaciones.es/did.php</a> </div><div>She says it works!<br> <br>Tanner Anderson<br><a href="https://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS">Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone</a></div></div><div id='yahoo__original_message'></div></html></td></tr></table> Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-87255782223409813702014-09-09T04:50:00.000-06:002014-09-09T03:50:57.761-06:00Tanner Anderson<DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000"> <DIV>How are you? <A href="http://arcoelectrico.cl/sl/he.php?yiej">http://arcoelectrico.cl/sl/he.php?yiej</A></DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>Tanner Anderson</DIV></DIV></DIV>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-7126976457821616052011-11-02T23:02:00.000-06:002011-11-02T23:02:29.716-06:00Halloween, etc.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MxOhlG6KE5g/TrIPntSmu-I/AAAAAAAAF48/2IKCDUWoI-w/s1600/3+kids+halloween+bite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MxOhlG6KE5g/TrIPntSmu-I/AAAAAAAAF48/2IKCDUWoI-w/s640/3+kids+halloween+bite.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And a Happy Halloween to you too!<br /><br />This year we had the Zombie Football Player, the Ran Over Now Dead Crossing Guard and the cutey Tutu Witch. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XA_airXpvTo/TrIeQihti5I/AAAAAAAAF6M/AfSxHSxESdI/s1600/jack+zombie+football+player.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XA_airXpvTo/TrIeQihti5I/AAAAAAAAF6M/AfSxHSxESdI/s320/jack+zombie+football+player.jpg" width="212" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wI9bZG9ZFkY/TrId4uyvccI/AAAAAAAAF58/Jtq880SL4P4/s1600/tanner+crossing+guard+zombie2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wI9bZG9ZFkY/TrId4uyvccI/AAAAAAAAF58/Jtq880SL4P4/s320/tanner+crossing+guard+zombie2.jpg" width="212" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bCrFmQO5c60/TrId_UA-p2I/AAAAAAAAF6E/FbNjk1ANcjo/s1600/brynn+witchy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bCrFmQO5c60/TrId_UA-p2I/AAAAAAAAF6E/FbNjk1ANcjo/s320/brynn+witchy2.jpg" width="212" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm also feeling like a little catch up post is in order.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who is still blogging these days anyway?&nbsp; ::ahem::</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">JBird just finished up his second season of tackle football.&nbsp; He caught the only completion for BOTH seasons during their fourth game this year.&nbsp; The kid is money.&nbsp; I don't get why they don't pass to him every time.&nbsp; He also had fun taking down kids twice his size (which is almost every kid, btw) on defense.&nbsp;&nbsp; As one super cheesy/lame football commentator said once.... "They forgot to measure his heart."&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5xgtBAoiXP0/TrIRPwKsN3I/AAAAAAAAF5E/jB0G2ussGWk/s1600/jack+tackle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5xgtBAoiXP0/TrIRPwKsN3I/AAAAAAAAF5E/jB0G2ussGWk/s640/jack+tackle.jpg" width="640" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He was also elected Student Body Vice President due to his genius campaign posters (such as the one below) and super funny speech.&nbsp; Oh, and because he is Chrissi, Shelly &amp; Stacey's nephew.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L8naxSuWgHk/TrIYZYOCjMI/AAAAAAAAF50/URbdOoY4u_k/s1600/4x6MtRushmore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L8naxSuWgHk/TrIYZYOCjMI/AAAAAAAAF50/URbdOoY4u_k/s640/4x6MtRushmore.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">TBone has finally (after 6 years) decided that Pokemon might not be as awesome as he once thought it was.&nbsp; And this is the outfit he chooses to shovel snow in (snow day TODAY... no school!).&nbsp; No socks, in case you were wondering.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HCmB-BzqMbA/TrIRSu4Z65I/AAAAAAAAF5M/2XucM9ZJNcI/s1600/1tanner+shoveling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HCmB-BzqMbA/TrIRSu4Z65I/AAAAAAAAF5M/2XucM9ZJNcI/s640/1tanner+shoveling.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He has also turned into a reading FOOL this year.&nbsp; He read the entire Lightening Thief series in about 4 weeks.&nbsp; He would walk around with his nose in his book like he used to do with his Nintendo DS.&nbsp; We often go up to bed at 11:30 or midnight and find this going on:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xh6ojyqhaEY/TrIWsxnub6I/AAAAAAAAF5s/IP-ij1mpkqo/s1600/tanner+reading.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xh6ojyqhaEY/TrIWsxnub6I/AAAAAAAAF5s/IP-ij1mpkqo/s640/tanner+reading.JPG" width="640" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But how can you get mad at your kid for READING?&nbsp; You can't.&nbsp; So that's annoying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beebs started Kindergarten this year and was sad today was a snow day because she "misses school."&nbsp;&nbsp; She's doing the usual 5 year old girlie stuff like gymnastics, dance and getting her Dad to do anything she wants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a5OHaO3i6VU/TrIV73j78DI/AAAAAAAAF5k/SzYIsqbvwis/s1600/brynn+braids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a5OHaO3i6VU/TrIV73j78DI/AAAAAAAAF5k/SzYIsqbvwis/s640/brynn+braids.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She also has taken to posting signs on her door and laying out her clothes (complete with accessories) the night before.&nbsp; This only worries her mother a lot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D0ji4QbyzHc/TrIV2SeLrvI/AAAAAAAAF5U/c9wCWQ5quY4/s1600/brynn+door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D0ji4QbyzHc/TrIV2SeLrvI/AAAAAAAAF5U/c9wCWQ5quY4/s400/brynn+door.jpg" width="266" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mvlsbOkw890/TrIV6nMNo1I/AAAAAAAAF5c/yXopm2uDkpM/s1600/brynn+clothes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mvlsbOkw890/TrIV6nMNo1I/AAAAAAAAF5c/yXopm2uDkpM/s400/brynn+clothes.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Feeling all caught up now?<br /><br />Good.&nbsp; I feel sad at the cobwebs over here... and they aren't Halloween decor.<br /><br /><br /></div><br />Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-12137237411532332292011-08-09T18:51:00.002-06:002011-08-09T20:17:09.377-06:00School House Rawks<div style="text-align: center;">I now interrupt this blogging silence to inform you that I am officially a "mother of school-aged children." &nbsp;This past week all three kids headed into the public school system as our summer came to an abrupt but not altogether unwelcome end. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fXkxjF0EjQ/TkHSjD66AUI/AAAAAAAAF4I/88sw2vUIcMk/s1600/1stDay_silly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fXkxjF0EjQ/TkHSjD66AUI/AAAAAAAAF4I/88sw2vUIcMk/s640/1stDay_silly.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Judging from this picture, this will be one heckuva year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hj17OQTLFpw/TkHSlej3i2I/AAAAAAAAF4M/la1PF22zA_4/s1600/2boys_1stDaySchool_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hj17OQTLFpw/TkHSlej3i2I/AAAAAAAAF4M/la1PF22zA_4/s320/2boys_1stDaySchool_3.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Sqtf1hwuC8/TkHSnvTZ_8I/AAAAAAAAF4Q/m_clMuPlPjA/s1600/2boys_1stDaySchool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Sqtf1hwuC8/TkHSnvTZ_8I/AAAAAAAAF4Q/m_clMuPlPjA/s320/2boys_1stDaySchool.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tbone: 4th Grade, has same teacher JBird had. &nbsp;This should be interesting.</div><div style="text-align: center;">JBird: Big 6th Grader, they switch classes throughout the day to "mimic middle school." &nbsp;I might mimic the fetal position thinking about my little JBird in middle school next year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_0LASkmpimA/TkHSspEenmI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/s6IADznBE64/s1600/Tanner_4th+grade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_0LASkmpimA/TkHSspEenmI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/s6IADznBE64/s320/Tanner_4th+grade.jpg" width="213" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThERnKmFOpY/TkHSqEHRI1I/AAAAAAAAF4U/vb6L-D5jiY4/s1600/Jack_6th+grade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ThERnKmFOpY/TkHSqEHRI1I/AAAAAAAAF4U/vb6L-D5jiY4/s320/Jack_6th+grade.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then, on Wednesday, a little sweetykinz became a Kindergartener! &nbsp;What's funny is she has the same teacher that both TBone and JBird had. &nbsp;She likes having her two brothers there and asks every adult she comes in contact with "Do you know my brothers? I look just like Tbone." &nbsp;The librarian told JBird all about it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kDQr6Tnb4Dc/TkHS-r-hzaI/AAAAAAAAF4c/ov3q-oOTfX8/s1600/Brynn+at+school.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kDQr6Tnb4Dc/TkHS-r-hzaI/AAAAAAAAF4c/ov3q-oOTfX8/s320/Brynn+at+school.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YNp8U8i5qEY/TkHTDGjtzKI/AAAAAAAAF4g/LsQaCvi40-I/s1600/Brynn+Kindergarten+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YNp8U8i5qEY/TkHTDGjtzKI/AAAAAAAAF4g/LsQaCvi40-I/s400/Brynn+Kindergarten+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She is in the afternoon class and that morning of the first day of school was torture. &nbsp;She asked me if it was time to go every 5 minutes. &nbsp;I finally had to threaten that if she asked me again she wasn't going to kindergarten. &nbsp;Thank goodness she didn't call my bluff. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-knZDozLjK2U/TkHTGqyv1LI/AAAAAAAAF4k/RnQ0CfxxAGY/s1600/Brynn+Kindergarten+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-knZDozLjK2U/TkHTGqyv1LI/AAAAAAAAF4k/RnQ0CfxxAGY/s320/Brynn+Kindergarten+3.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q3k5PFCd_XA/TkHTIdWIQqI/AAAAAAAAF4o/VMRsesLPFP0/s1600/Brynn+Mom+School+Sign_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q3k5PFCd_XA/TkHTIdWIQqI/AAAAAAAAF4o/VMRsesLPFP0/s320/Brynn+Mom+School+Sign_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There was a mom there who was crying. &nbsp;She was wiping the tears away under her sunglasses.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ie3Pt96i8Bg/TkHTL6UINiI/AAAAAAAAF4s/PMrDseiRl90/s1600/Brynn+Sarah+Kindergarten.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ie3Pt96i8Bg/TkHTL6UINiI/AAAAAAAAF4s/PMrDseiRl90/s320/Brynn+Sarah+Kindergarten.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This emotion on such a glorious day is foreign to me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_dAObNiQ_VQ/TkHTO1ztxUI/AAAAAAAAF4w/fGXuAqaVjZk/s1600/Brynn_K+line+up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_dAObNiQ_VQ/TkHTO1ztxUI/AAAAAAAAF4w/fGXuAqaVjZk/s320/Brynn_K+line+up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I high-fived Standsmom and got the ayche outta there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hooray for school!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-2730619643001743182011-05-24T21:30:00.001-06:002011-05-24T21:30:45.928-06:00AI: Best Night Ever......for that fiddler dude. <p>Did you see him and his highlighted bob haircut??? He was in 5 out of the 6 songs! Earlier this season when I told him this wasn&#39;t about him I was wrong. <p>He made it to the finale<p>And he played that fiddle like...well, like a fiddle. <p>So congrats to him. <p>As for the rest...well, you know my feelings on the matter. <p>The one bright spot? David Cook and that 4 second shot of David Archuletta in the crowd. Made me long for the days of yore.Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-75410759795250673652011-05-19T14:39:00.000-06:002011-05-19T14:39:47.003-06:00AI: Top 3I'm in a bit of a shame spiral right now.<br /><br />I actually liked Scotty's first two songs last night. &nbsp;<br /><br />I didn't want to. &nbsp;But his boyish charms won me over. &nbsp;For two songs. &nbsp;Then the last song I hated which felt good. &nbsp; My guess is he will win this thing. &nbsp;If he can make a&nbsp;curmudgeon&nbsp;like myself smile in spite of myself, what did he do to all of America? &nbsp;Oh well. &nbsp;I did love being reminded Baby Lock Them Doors though. &nbsp;I laughed and laughed. &nbsp;By myself. &nbsp;So....anyway.<br /><br />Haley. &nbsp;Was. &nbsp;Awesome. &nbsp;I LOVED her dad out there. &nbsp;It made me get a little emotional thinking about how amazing that must have been for them both. &nbsp;Her songs were cool. &nbsp;She is cool. &nbsp;I can't even believe she is the same person who had that red lipstick smudged all over her chin from the microphone. &nbsp;She was practically a baby then! &nbsp;Now she's all growed up. &nbsp;Her fall was nervous-making for me but the judges were so good about it. &nbsp;Steven Tyler made me cry a little too when he said "It's not how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up." &nbsp;I know it's cliche but it was a totally cute thing to say right then. &nbsp;And she did carry on with very little disruption. &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm always worried about those girls bounding up &amp; down those stairs in those crazy heels though. &nbsp;FINALLY my worries were for a good reason! &nbsp;Loved her Stevie Nicks song too. &nbsp;And I liked the chorus of You Outta Know but the verses seemed a bit low for her. &nbsp;I have no idea what kind of album she'll put out. &nbsp;Should be interesting.<br /><br />Lauren. &nbsp;First song = two thumbs down. &nbsp;Second song= I can't even remember what it was cuz she's so forgettable. &nbsp;Third song= ANYONE can sing I Hope You Dance and sound good. &nbsp;That's why people like it so much. &nbsp;Even I can wail that song in my car and sound amazing. &nbsp;I give her no props for that one.<br /><br />So, the bottom line is LAUREN better be gonzo tonight. &nbsp;Because if we have an all country finale I just might shoot myself/not blog about it.Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-62699364282494169892011-05-11T23:46:00.000-06:002011-05-13T14:23:55.449-06:00AI: FINAL FOURTopic #1: &nbsp;Randy is mean and stupid. &nbsp;And a bad dresser. &nbsp;But mostly mean &amp; stupid. &nbsp;Proof of stupidness ... if he says "in it to win it" one more time I may throw whatever is near by through my TV. &nbsp;If he says he feels like he's at one of the contestant's concerts again I may groan myself to death. &nbsp;Proof of meanness... him saying after round one that it was a tie for first between everyone but Haley. &nbsp;I don't even think Simon has ever been so mean. &nbsp;Gty said it reminded him of a time when his friend Matt said to another kid "One of us stinks, and it's not me." &nbsp;&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Topic #2: &nbsp;Lady Gaga is skuuurrrrry. &nbsp;I bet Scotty was scared out of his mind to go have to look at her royal creepiness. &nbsp;Why was I thinking she would show up there looking half way normal? &nbsp;Yikes. &nbsp;And gross.</div><div><br /></div><div>Topic #3: Leiber &amp; Stoller... your songs are lame.</div><div><br /></div><div>Topic #4: I'm sorry I didn't blog about last week's performances. &nbsp;Especially since it was the one we have all been waiting for.... buh-bye Jacob!</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, let's proceed to some random thoughts on each contestant tonight.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>James</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>By far the winner tonight (not even tied with Scotty &amp; Lauren). &nbsp;He killed <i>Don't Stop Believing.</i> &nbsp;I was actually glad that Stupid Mean Randy (as he shall henceforth be known) pointed out the difficulty of that song because James makes it seem so easy. &nbsp;I loved it. &nbsp; Even his rocked out version of <i>Love Potion #9 </i>had me smiling. &nbsp;He is Adam Lambert without the.... you know (::whispering:: &nbsp;guyliner).</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Haley</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>She looked like she was so pissed she was going to cry there after her first song. &nbsp;Stupid Mean Randy totally piled on the criticism unnecessarily BUT she shouldn't have been arguing her case with the judges. &nbsp;Just smile and say you did your best and you were moved by your song and that's it. &nbsp;But she has some spunk which I like. &nbsp;That song was a terrible choice though. &nbsp;Really... of all the songs you pick that one? &nbsp;It might show some poor judgement (like her unreleased Gaga song she did...why?). &nbsp;I did enjoy her dramatic <i>I, Who Have Nothing</i> song though and I've never heard that one before. &nbsp;I hope America remembers that one the most.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Scotty</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I've gone from tolerating the lad to despising him in one show. &nbsp;That Alan Jackson song is everything that I hate about country music. &nbsp;Lame, cheesy, unoriginal lyrics combined with an unbelievable amount of twang. &nbsp;I had to kiss my own cross when he finished because I felt so yucky. &nbsp;And then his second song?? &nbsp;What in the County Fair was he doing? &nbsp;Totally lame, cheesy &amp; unoriginal. &nbsp;Yes, he &amp; country music were made for each other. &nbsp;I wish them well. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Lauren</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>I can actually handle this kind of cross-over country stuff. &nbsp;I thought Lauren looked great singing <i>Anyway</i> by Martina McBride and she sounded really really good. &nbsp;I liked it. &nbsp;The second song? &nbsp;Notsomuch. &nbsp;Really bad outfit I couldn't take my eyes off of and really cheesy performance. &nbsp;Plus, did Leiber &amp; Stoller not write any other songs that didn't have the word "evil" in it? &nbsp;I mean, if you're that uncomfortable with it, pick another song, right? &nbsp;That was weird and, once again, reminded me of her subpar personality. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bottom Two: &nbsp;Lauren &amp; Haley</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Going home: Lauren (hoping she &amp; Scotty split the country votes)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-32782107198757983502011-05-08T17:43:00.001-06:002011-05-08T17:43:51.067-06:00A Mother's Day Questionnaire<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ISqcV9qIEhc/TccZ10G7LsI/AAAAAAAAAQc/93IJviE2QEM/s1600/MothersDay2011_text.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="456" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ISqcV9qIEhc/TccZ10G7LsI/AAAAAAAAAQc/93IJviE2QEM/s640/MothersDay2011_text.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{photo taken today after church}</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Happy Mother's Day! &nbsp;This has been "one for the books" as they say.<br /><br />This morning started out fairly awful as I had a "run in" with TBone. &nbsp;What it was about is unimportant but, needless to say it ended with me freaking out and taking away everything that is near and dear to him... namely his DSi. &nbsp;He was screaming "I hate my family!" and the like for a good 20 minutes afterward. &nbsp;I know these things happen but when it happens on Mother's Day it is an immediate and sharp reminder that I suck as a Mom. &nbsp;I had no business reacting the way I did and I felt awful. &nbsp;But I was still mad. &nbsp;Things were not looking good for Mother's Day 2011. <br /><br />We then go to church &amp; TBone glared at me from the stand as the Primary sang their Mother's Day songs. &nbsp;Awesome. &nbsp;(Luckily JBird and Beebs were smiling and pointing at me as the words said "all flowers remind me of you.")<br /><br />But then, during the last hour of church, someone tapped me on the shoulder and handed me a <i>Mother's Day Questionnaire</i> TBone had filled out during his Sunday School class. &nbsp;Due to our current standing with each other I was very nervous to read it...not to mention my guilt over that morning was at an all time high at that moment.... and here is what I read (I left the spelling as is):<br /><br />Why did God make mothers? <b>&nbsp;<u>To be helpfull</u></b><br />How did God make mothers?<u><b> &nbsp;He mixed awsomeness with hair</b></u><br />What ingredients are mothers made of? <u>&nbsp;<b>sugar and spice and everything nice</b></u><br />Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom? <u><b>&nbsp;we're both crazy</b></u><br />What kind of little girl was your mom? <u><b>&nbsp;I have no idea</b></u><br />What did mom need to know about dad before she married him? <u>&nbsp;<b>How he would raise the kids</b></u><br />Why did your mom marry your dad?&nbsp;<u><b>she was crazy</b></u><br />Who's the boss at your house? <u><b>&nbsp;Mom</b></u><br />What's the difference between moms and dads? &nbsp;<u><b>ones a girl ones a boy</b></u><br />What does your mom do in her spare time? <u><b>&nbsp;blog</b></u><br />What would it take to make your mom perfect? <u><b>&nbsp;zero</b></u><br />If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be? <u><b>&nbsp;zero</b></u><br /><u><br /></u><br />Zero.... I started crying and didn't stop. &nbsp; He then came in to find me after church and handed me a card he had colored in class. &nbsp;All it said on the inside was "Sorry Mom." &nbsp;I hugged him, said I was sorry too &amp; we've been best friends ever since. <br /><br />Ah, motherhood.<br /><br /><br />So, &nbsp;how has your day been?Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-77514668562221968432011-04-27T23:55:00.000-06:002011-04-27T23:55:41.613-06:00AI: Carole King WeekCarole King and Babyface. &nbsp;Of course. &nbsp;That makes total sense.<br /><br />This will be my abbreviated thoughts on the subject at hand tonight. &nbsp;And I won't be putting on their pictures. &nbsp;If you don't know these people by name now then I don't know what to tell you.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">JACOB</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Oh No, Not My Baby"</div><br /><ul><li style="text-align: left;">No amount of decent, in tune singing and distracting plaid sport coat will get rid of that personality. &nbsp;</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">LAUREN</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Where You Lead"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;">Who told her to pull some random guy out of the audience? &nbsp;I hate that. &nbsp;It's distracting. &nbsp;The whole time I'm wondering "What is he going to do now? &nbsp;Sit there?" &nbsp;and "How long will he be there...is she going to go back to him at some point?" &nbsp;"Is that her brother or something?" &nbsp;"Will she tell him when to leave or what?" &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: left;">I was so distracted by the dude I don't even know how she sang the song but the judges loved her voice cracking. Wha?</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">CASEY &amp; HALEY</div><div style="text-align: center;">"I Feel the Earth Move"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>Um yeah.... they're doin' it.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">SCOTTY</div><div style="text-align: center;">"You Got A Friend"</div><div><ul><li>This was actually quite refreshing. &nbsp;I was sooooo sick &amp; tired of the same ole, same ole from him. &nbsp;Babyface worked a miracle here.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">JAMES</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"</div><div><ul><li>Jimmy has a man crush on James.</li><li>I'm developing a bit of a regular crush on him myself. &nbsp;He was so nice about Scotty and then gushed about his wife afterward... plus the singing &amp; guitar playing.</li><li>This is where he differs from Adam Lambert. &nbsp;AL could never have pulled something like this off. &nbsp;</li><li>I loved this performance. &nbsp;He might be my favorite at this moment.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">LAUREN &amp; SCOTTY</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Up On the Roof"</div><div><ul><li>Um yeah.... nothing is going on between these two adorable virgins.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">CASEY</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Hi-De-Ho"</div><div><ul><li>Entertaining &amp; edgy but so not my thing. &nbsp;I would never turn this on in the car. &nbsp;Never. &nbsp;</li><li>I still like him but..... eh.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">HALEY</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Beautiful"</div><div><ul><li>She is blossoming right before our very eyes!! &nbsp;I think Casey is probably the cause.</li><li>I really liked this performance, minus the intense arm waving she had going on.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">JAMES &amp; JACOB</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">"I'm In For Something Good"</div><div><ul><li>Two dudes should NEVER sing a duet together. &nbsp;Especially if one of the dudes is Jacob.</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">BOTTOM THREE:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Haley</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lauren</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jacob</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">GONZO: &nbsp;JACOB</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-57548489626961083232011-04-20T23:50:00.000-06:002011-04-20T23:50:37.705-06:00AI: 21st CenturyI must address that opening number from the cast offs. <br /><br />::said in british accent like Simon:: &nbsp;What. &nbsp;Was. &nbsp;That? &nbsp; Abysmal with a capital A. <br /><br />Why did they feel the need to put us through that? &nbsp;First of all, I had all but forgotten every single one of them. &nbsp;Three of the girls I didn't even recognize, let alone remember their names. &nbsp;And Paul. &nbsp;Oh PAUL. &nbsp;Wha? &nbsp;The only words he even knew were "I wanna start a fight!" at the end. &nbsp;The rest he just mumbled. &nbsp;Off key. &nbsp;Terrible. &nbsp;<br /><br />K, let's hop to it. &nbsp;It's late.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">SCOTTY</div><div style="text-align: center;">Swingin' by LeAnn Rimes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s1600/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s320/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Good: the low part. &nbsp;His deep voice is a force to be reckoned with. &nbsp;So glad they mocked the way he holds his mic, btw. <br /><br />Bad Stuff: &nbsp;The eyebrow waggling. &nbsp;Why must he? &nbsp;Stop it. &nbsp;He's a 50 year old trapped in a 17 year old's body. <br /><br />Whatever Stuff: &nbsp;Yes, it was "safe" but if that's not the very word that describes country music then I don't know what is. &nbsp;Country music panders to the lowest common&nbsp;denominator&nbsp;in this country. &nbsp;Not to generalize here but I'm talking rednecks, back woods honkey tonks and white trash. &nbsp; Ha! &nbsp;I kid. &nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(not really tho) &nbsp;</span>What I'm saying is there are no <i>unsafe</i> country songs. &nbsp;Try and name one.... see? &nbsp;All safe. &nbsp;It's what they do.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">JAMES</div><div style="text-align: center;">Uprising by Muse</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s1600/14_james_durbin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s320/14_james_durbin.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Good: I may be a bit biased because I LOVE that song but song choice was huge here. &nbsp;It fit him like the proverbial glove. &nbsp;Very very cool performance. &nbsp;I found myself smiling through the whole thing.<br /><br />Bad Stuff: &nbsp;That get up he was wearing seemed so out of place with his normal colored mouse-brown hair. <br /><br />Whatever Stuff: &nbsp;Were the marching band people really necessary? &nbsp;::shrugging shoulders::<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">HALEY</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rolling In The Deep by Adele</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s1600/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s320/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Good: &nbsp;I think this is the first night that I've thought to myself "She belongs here." &nbsp;I really like how distinct and different her voice is while still being really good. &nbsp;She is growing on me in a big way. &nbsp;Loved her dress &amp; hair too.<br /><br />Bad Stuff: &nbsp;I got nothin'.<br /><br />Whatever Stuff: Are she &amp; Casey really dating? &nbsp;Someone send me a link. &nbsp;I'm too lazy to google.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">JACOB</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s1600/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s320/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Good: &nbsp;I got nothin'.<br /><br />Bad Stuff: I have lots of "this explains things" jokes but I can't use them because I'd look like a jerk. &nbsp;I have a sneaking suspicion that at least 50% of his "emotions" up there were fake. &nbsp;He is the divaiest divafied diva to have ever graced the AI stage. &nbsp;His tears were out of frustration because his ear piece wasn't playing the right thing...nothing to do with his Dad. <br /><br />Whatever stuff: &nbsp;Did he call everyone a "sweetie pie?" &nbsp;He's lame. &nbsp;And un-creative.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">CASEY</div><div style="text-align: center;">Harder to Breathe by Maroon 5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fCxEFNrAfWc/TZ07QoYbRrI/AAAAAAAAF3Q/0iBDGNtUqdM/s1600/08_casey_abrams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fCxEFNrAfWc/TZ07QoYbRrI/AAAAAAAAF3Q/0iBDGNtUqdM/s320/08_casey_abrams.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Good: &nbsp;I rewound and watched and laughed my head off at the part where he slaps James and chases Scotty about 10 times. &nbsp;That kid killlllls me. &nbsp;He's so Jack Black-y, which I love. &nbsp;Maybe he can find a less attractive partner and they can be the Tenacious E? &nbsp;Loved what he did with the song. &nbsp;Very cool.<br /><br />Bad: &nbsp;Kissing JLo. &nbsp;C'mon Casey. &nbsp;That was....weird.<br /><br />Whatever stuff: &nbsp;Casey is the guy who I look at and wonder what he's going to look like 5 years from now after being in "the biz" for a while. &nbsp; Will he be all clean cut, chiseled and Hollywood-ized? &nbsp;Or will he go all Nick Nolte/Marlon Brando? &nbsp;Cuz there is no in between. &nbsp;He will be changed. &nbsp;We just don't know in what way.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">STEFANO</div><div style="text-align: center;">Closer by Ne-Yo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EyZY3LIsRl4/TZ07TqjS73I/AAAAAAAAF3k/ieSHShA9ERI/s1600/18_stefano_langone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EyZY3LIsRl4/TZ07TqjS73I/AAAAAAAAF3k/ieSHShA9ERI/s320/18_stefano_langone.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Good: <br /><br />Bad Stuff: &nbsp;Oh my gosh. &nbsp;No no no. &nbsp;Bad bad bad. &nbsp;Gross gross gross. &nbsp;Was I the only one disgusted by how schmoozy and greasy he is with the ladies?? &nbsp;And then his facial expressions on stage? &nbsp;And his "moves?" &nbsp;Yuck. &nbsp; &nbsp;And the judges didn't call him on any of it. &nbsp;Tonight I missed Simon. &nbsp;He would have had NONE of that. <br /><br />Whatever Stuff: &nbsp;I needed to take a shower after watching that.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">LAUREN</div><div style="text-align: center;">Born to Fly by Sara Evans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BgS5uhyFOfc/TZ07Pg69eII/AAAAAAAAF3I/epqhrFvMQH4/s1600/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BgS5uhyFOfc/TZ07Pg69eII/AAAAAAAAF3I/epqhrFvMQH4/s320/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Good: &nbsp;Her hair looked good and that outfit was cute.<br /><br />Bad Stuff: &nbsp;Eh....she's so booooring. &nbsp;Forgettable even. &nbsp;The song was so-so. &nbsp;I think she has zero personality too. &nbsp;It could be an age thing but really, I just think she's boring. &nbsp;She's lucky she has Stefano this week to take the fall for her.<br /><br />Whatever Stuff: &nbsp;Someone needed to have a little sit-down with that fiddler player and explain to him that this performance had nothing to do with him. &nbsp;He practically elbowed poor Lauren out of the way. <br /><br />Bottom Three: &nbsp;Lauren, Stefano, Jacob (hoping people aren't all mushy over the dad dying thing)<br /><br />Going home: STEFANO (easiest pick I've ever made)Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-4186403288367110982011-04-14T01:01:00.000-06:002011-04-14T01:01:28.243-06:00AI: Guest Blogger!<i>In an act of true&nbsp;heroism, my underbar SIL is filling in for me this week at the very last second. &nbsp;I haven't been able to watch this week's AI yet, let alone mock it. &nbsp;You people were probably dying for a fresh perspective anyway... well Chrissi delivers!</i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i>Thank you, Chrissi. &nbsp;You are the wind beneath my wings. And I love Joe's inputs as well. &nbsp;</i><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 19px;"></span><br /><div>&nbsp;I&nbsp;didn't know I was going to be the guest blogger until after it was over, so it's going to be the take-away, not the in the moment details. &nbsp;I would appreciate if Tiff would add the pictures, but please not the one of Jacob as the devil, since I wouldn't go that far. :)<br />&nbsp;</div><span style="color: #bf00bf; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span>&nbsp;Might I first begin with a few notes about Pia. &nbsp;There has been all sorts of buzz about changing the voting so that America votes and the judges make the final decision. Even Pia in an interview said she thought the judges should have some say. &nbsp;Okay, that would be, in the voice of Antoine Dodson, "so dumb, for real." &nbsp;It would ruin the show. They&nbsp;<i>did</i>&nbsp;have their say, like when they did a billion auditions and selected the top 24 and then 3 bonus people. Pia was pretty, she could sing, but if you didn't already know the song, you would have no idea what she was singing about. &nbsp;She sang words, not stories or feelings. no connection.<br />You need to be quirky in someway to get a passionate voting fan-base, and she was just too boring. <br /><br />Soooo, I will now discuss who I think has fans that will sit by the phone for two hours and hit redial.<br /><br />Jacob: Loved that Jimmy what's-his-butt lectured him on not lecturing America. Jacob looked humbled... and then sang about his troubled waters. His voice. my goodness, that voice. that range. crazy incredible. &nbsp;In my 9 yr old's words last week, "He's emotional."<br />He will not be in the bottom three this week, because his fans were so frightened by his close call that they will redial in all their holy southern glory.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s1600/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s320/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />Haley: Ridiculously dumb song. There are a total of three words, and three notes in the song. dumb. But that outfit was By Far her best ever. If I looked like her and could wear stuff like that, I totally would. She's been safe for two weeks, and her fans are not as passionate as they once were. &nbsp;Joe think she has Pia's votes. I think Pia's peeps quit voting. Bottom Three<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s1600/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s320/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />Casey: The judges did a standing-O because they wanted to trick America into thinking that was an awesome performance. He is a brilliant musician For Sure. He plays that base without even thinking about it, but the vocals&nbsp;<u>This Week</u>&nbsp;were lame. I think his fans love him as much or more than some of the other fans love their person, but I don't see Jazz people sitting by the phone for two hours. Still, safe.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--12GcUOsCEw/TXh1Keb2_bI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/EgG9F_-MmGo/s1600/08_casey_abrams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--12GcUOsCEw/TXh1Keb2_bI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/EgG9F_-MmGo/s320/08_casey_abrams.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />Lauren: her worst performance. She's good, but I just don't see a star in her. not sure who's taking the time to vote for her, really. the country folks are voting for Scotty, I'd think.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y1tikrbD6tU/TXh1JeBNYGI/AAAAAAAAF1E/RIXeCaoVXcA/s1600/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y1tikrbD6tU/TXh1JeBNYGI/AAAAAAAAF1E/RIXeCaoVXcA/s320/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />James: Not his best. I think he's probably a favorite of many. I don't see the 40 somethings voting (Joe is a great example. He likes him a lot, but has not picked-up the phone once).<br />This is not meant to be rude AT ALL, but I'm sure the autistic kids will sit and vote for 2 hours. &nbsp;He is to Autism and Turrets, as Jimmer is to Mormons. &nbsp;I would sit and vote for Jimmer for two hours. In fact, I did. and I cheered and cried and wondered if he'd like me if we met. James is safe.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s1600/14_james_durbin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s320/14_james_durbin.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />Scotty: Not his best, but his fans started calling yesterday.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s1600/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s320/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />Stefano: I thought, originally, that he had the David Archuleta girls, but Stefano is not adorable like I had thought. &nbsp;He is not engaging like he wants to be. I don't know if you can learn to be engaging in a week; he's just cute and can sing. &nbsp;Bottom Three<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8noLaCV5How/TXh1MB6AKgI/AAAAAAAAF1k/26qro_nNKN8/s1600/18_stefano_langone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8noLaCV5How/TXh1MB6AKgI/AAAAAAAAF1k/26qro_nNKN8/s320/18_stefano_langone.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />Paul: I still love him, Joe hates him. I think his fans will keep him safe tonight.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zKJlga6-idA/TZ07PbI2IYI/AAAAAAAAF3E/p3t82qGp-io/s1600/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zKJlga6-idA/TZ07PbI2IYI/AAAAAAAAF3E/p3t82qGp-io/s320/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />So Bottom: Stefano, Lauren, and Haley (Joe thinks Paul here, for the record)<br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>Stefano goes home.<br /><br />loves to you all!!! Chrissi<br /><div><br /></div>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-57142017189393613442011-04-06T23:38:00.000-06:002011-04-06T23:38:15.375-06:00AI: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Week<div style="text-align: left;">This should be good. &nbsp;Let's get right to it....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jacob</div><div style="text-align: center;">Man In the Mirror by Michael Jackson</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OH2VQwY5Iaw/TZ06fcOQztI/AAAAAAAAF3A/dq7x2x1XbWk/s1600/06_jacob_lusk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OH2VQwY5Iaw/TZ06fcOQztI/AAAAAAAAF3A/dq7x2x1XbWk/s320/06_jacob_lusk2.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />Oh no he di'int just try to guilt trip America into voting for him!!! &nbsp;"If I'm in the bottom three this week, it won't be because I didn't sing well....it'll be because America isn't ready to look at themselves in the mirror." &nbsp;I hate you Jacob. &nbsp;I love that song but I hate you. &nbsp;I may go vote for everyone BUT you since that's as close to voting against you as I can get. &nbsp;He's dead to me.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Haley</div><div style="text-align: center;">Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-10_2Q6MASI0/TZ07UfgH4KI/AAAAAAAAF3s/MNFU6FeaRmo/s1600/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-10_2Q6MASI0/TZ07UfgH4KI/AAAAAAAAF3s/MNFU6FeaRmo/s320/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I liked it. &nbsp;It showed her personality a little more and it suited her voice. &nbsp;I don't really know what else to say. &nbsp;I think her being a "contender" is probably an over-statement but she did well tonight. &nbsp;I still don't think people click with her but who knows. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Casey</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have You Ever Seen the Rain? by CCR</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fCxEFNrAfWc/TZ07QoYbRrI/AAAAAAAAF3Q/0iBDGNtUqdM/s1600/08_casey_abrams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fCxEFNrAfWc/TZ07QoYbRrI/AAAAAAAAF3Q/0iBDGNtUqdM/s320/08_casey_abrams.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />Oh. &nbsp;My. &nbsp;Gosh. &nbsp;I love the upright bass. &nbsp;I love it. &nbsp;It's the whole reason that one guy is my favorite in the Bare Naked Ladies. &nbsp;It has to be done right though. &nbsp;It has to seem like the person barely even knows it's there and yet their fingers just go go go. &nbsp;Casey did it right. &nbsp;Loved it. &nbsp;Not to mention his little grunts and crooked mouth like he's up there telling a joke. &nbsp;That boy is thoroughly enjoyable. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lauren</div><div style="text-align: center;">Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BgS5uhyFOfc/TZ07Pg69eII/AAAAAAAAF3I/epqhrFvMQH4/s1600/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BgS5uhyFOfc/TZ07Pg69eII/AAAAAAAAF3I/epqhrFvMQH4/s320/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Christian Slater is a fan. &nbsp;So that's good. &nbsp;She <i>is</i> a great singer. &nbsp;Really really good. &nbsp; I will say, however, that Gwen Stefani's clothes did her no favors. &nbsp;Everything is black except big poofy pockets right at her thighs? &nbsp;No. &nbsp;And she is not a fauxhawk type. &nbsp;P!nk? Yes. &nbsp;Gwen? &nbsp;Yup. &nbsp;Lauren? &nbsp;No. &nbsp;It was unsettling. &nbsp;I like her dimples though (on her face). &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">James</div><div style="text-align: center;">While My Guitar Gently Weeps by George Harrison</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FkdvX1-ZXqs/TZ07RxLOLbI/AAAAAAAAF3c/-jTEeP0aeUQ/s1600/14_james_durbin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FkdvX1-ZXqs/TZ07RxLOLbI/AAAAAAAAF3c/-jTEeP0aeUQ/s320/14_james_durbin.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm calling this his "Tracks of my Tears" moment. &nbsp;Sitting on a stool. &nbsp;Guitar player by his side. &nbsp;Textbook Adam Lambert. &nbsp;I wonder when he'll have his "Born to Be Wild" moment. &nbsp; And then his bird cage shoulder pads moment. &nbsp;Eeek! &nbsp;Let's keep him around a bit longer, ok? &nbsp; He reminds me of my cousin Ben a little. &nbsp;I know there are only a few of you who will get that but it needed to be said because I just figured it out. &nbsp;If he ever sings "I Knew I Loved You" by Savage Garden I will FREAK. &nbsp;OUT.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Scotty</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's All Right, Mama by Elvis Presley</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PeaQMqSRTyk/TZ07UGqhlNI/AAAAAAAAF3o/hqZWt7KBxY0/s1600/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PeaQMqSRTyk/TZ07UGqhlNI/AAAAAAAAF3o/hqZWt7KBxY0/s320/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Those girls running up? &nbsp;I told you he was the Southern Beiber. &nbsp;I thought this performance was cute. &nbsp;His Elvis Halloween costume was the cutest thing I've ever seen. &nbsp;I kinda want one of my boys to develop an Elvis fascination. &nbsp;They've seen Lilo &amp; Stitch though and nothing has happened. &nbsp;I'll figure something else out. &nbsp;But I digress.... my only complaint with Scotty (other than the fact that I would NEVER buy one of his songs in the future) is how he holds that microphone. &nbsp;The off-to-the-side-with-just-the-fingertips-on-the-one-hand thing? &nbsp;Lame. &nbsp;Someone needs to coach him on that. &nbsp;Will.i.am shoulda stepped in there rather than doing his math equations (Country + Rock = Country Rock). &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pia</div><div style="text-align: center;">River Deep Mountain High by Tina Turner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PorRQZyH9w0/TZ07Sd-TdiI/AAAAAAAAF3g/L-RvIRG4sgw/s1600/15_pia_toscano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PorRQZyH9w0/TZ07Sd-TdiI/AAAAAAAAF3g/L-RvIRG4sgw/s320/15_pia_toscano.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It should be illegal for Gwen Stefani to make clothes. &nbsp;Worst. &nbsp;Outfit. &nbsp;Ever. &nbsp;Singing was good. &nbsp;You can add more commentary on her in the comments if you have any. &nbsp;I don't.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stefano</div><div style="text-align: center;">When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EyZY3LIsRl4/TZ07TqjS73I/AAAAAAAAF3k/ieSHShA9ERI/s1600/18_stefano_langone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EyZY3LIsRl4/TZ07TqjS73I/AAAAAAAAF3k/ieSHShA9ERI/s320/18_stefano_langone.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ok, so here's how it's going to be with Stefano. &nbsp;It'll be a roller coaster ride. &nbsp;Some weeks he'll be cheesy and lame and other weeks he'll be pretty good and mostly tolerable. &nbsp;Ok, it's more like a kiddie roller coaster but still, it's enough to keep us on our toes. &nbsp;This week was pretty good and mostly tolerable. &nbsp;He nailed that key change, didn't he? &nbsp; Good week, Fano. &nbsp;Let's see if it'll be enough.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paul</div><div style="text-align: center;">Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zKJlga6-idA/TZ07PbI2IYI/AAAAAAAAF3E/p3t82qGp-io/s1600/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zKJlga6-idA/TZ07PbI2IYI/AAAAAAAAF3E/p3t82qGp-io/s320/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well that was fun, wasn't it? &nbsp;Somehow, though, the lyric "I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die" doesn't have quite the impact when those pearly whites are grinning at you but he can't help it. &nbsp;He's fun. I liked it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, there you have it. &nbsp; Here are my picks. &nbsp;Please leave yours in the comments.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bottom Three: &nbsp;Haley, Lauren, Jacob (wishful thinking)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Going Home: Haley</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-58441140981307661142011-03-31T15:02:00.000-06:002011-03-31T15:02:33.580-06:00AI: Sir Elton John WeekMy apologies to anyone who was worried for my health because I haven't posted anything about American Idol this week (that would be AV and my parents). &nbsp;The fact is that I'm on spring break with the family and didn't even watch it yet! &nbsp;What kind of AI Blogger am I? &nbsp;A sucky one.<br /><br />I'll be back next week.<br /><br />In the mean time, if you have anything to say about this week please feel free to do so in the comments. &nbsp;My dad claims everyone one was stellar and any one of these people could have won the whole thing on any past season. &nbsp;Overstatement?<br /><br />Who sang Tiny Dancer? &nbsp; At least tell me that. &nbsp;It's a perennial AI favorite of mine.Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-70735142172623207232011-03-23T23:37:00.000-06:002011-03-23T23:37:17.918-06:00AI: Motown Week (um....)This is the week where I question why I do this. <br /><br />Why do I watch this show? &nbsp;Why do I spend my time blogging about it? &nbsp;Why does AI inSIST on doing this to me? &nbsp;I don't want any more Motown weeks. &nbsp;Who can I write a letter to? &nbsp;Srsly. &nbsp;Someone get me an email address. <br /><br />Ugh.<br /><br />But let's make the best of it I guess.<br /><br />I'd also like to take this opportunity to say a little bit about the fact that the contestants have these amazing producers working with them this year. &nbsp;I LOVE it. &nbsp;And I'll tell you why.... the comment I hated the most from the judges (and it was nearly every song) was "I don't really like what you did there with the arrangement" and every variation of that comment thereof and forthwith, etc and etc. &nbsp;What, praytell, does that have to do with ANYTHING??? &nbsp;I got so sick of hearing that when this was not a "who can arrange the song the best way" contest, but a singing competition (&lt;---that's another phrase I hate but only when other people use it, duh). &nbsp;They insisted the kids "make the songs their own" and yet would thrash them if they tinkered with it in a way they did not approve of. &nbsp;It was maddening. &nbsp; &nbsp; So, long story short, I'm so glad they have these producers helping the kids out. &nbsp;It takes that whole aspect out of it &amp; the judges can't say P. Diddly Squat.<br /><br />Now, on to ::deep breath with eyes closed::...Motown week.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Casey</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I Heard it Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--12GcUOsCEw/TXh1Keb2_bI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/EgG9F_-MmGo/s1600/08_casey_abrams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--12GcUOsCEw/TXh1Keb2_bI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/EgG9F_-MmGo/s320/08_casey_abrams.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />Ok...he's got the semi-slicked back hair which gives me just a hint of what he might look like "cleaned up." &nbsp;Not bad. &nbsp;I mean, not great, but not awful. &nbsp;We all know Casey is not about his looks anyway but still. &nbsp;As he was groovin' through the audience he suddenly made me imagine him as some kind of Will Farrell character. &nbsp;And Markie's comment that he was just another Taylor Hicks has stuck with me &amp; has tainted me. &nbsp;Thanks a lot, Markie. &nbsp;I now see him as entertaining but am constantly wondering about his marketability. &nbsp;The fact that, as JLo said, there is no one out there like him may not be a good thing. &nbsp;There's no one out there like a lot of people. &nbsp;For a reason. &nbsp; Buuuut, I liked him. &nbsp;Of course. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thia</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Heat Wave by Martha &amp; the Vandellas</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XwiUQPyBqhk/TXh1IxpcJdI/AAAAAAAAF1A/Cf-ANcsass0/s1600/03_thia_megia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XwiUQPyBqhk/TXh1IxpcJdI/AAAAAAAAF1A/Cf-ANcsass0/s320/03_thia_megia.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />First of all, loved her dress tonight. &nbsp;Cute &amp; age appropriate. &nbsp;Not modest, but still, I can appreciate it without letting my daughter wear it. &nbsp;I'm good at separating like that. &nbsp;Secondly... why did it seem like she forgot some of the words? &nbsp;Were those ooooohs on purpose? &nbsp;Confusing. &nbsp;But the judges didn't mention so either it wasn't a big deal or she didn't forget anything. &nbsp;Anyway, what she did sing was great. &nbsp;I still feel like she doesn't have a ton of personality but she tried and was pretty much successful. &nbsp;Much better than her&nbsp;Pocahontas crap from last week. &nbsp;Oh wait... I just ffwd'ed through the commercials and she does admit to forgetting the words there in her backstage thingy. &nbsp; Good. &nbsp;Glad to know I wasn't going crazy on Motown week.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jacob</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>You're All I Need by Marvin Gaye &amp; Tammi Terrell</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s1600/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s320/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />Dangit. &nbsp;Shoot. &nbsp;Now I'm ticked. &nbsp;Shoooooot! &nbsp;I actually really liked this. &nbsp;Like, a lot. &nbsp;Why did he have to use restraint? &nbsp;Why did he have to be a little silly? &nbsp;Why did he stay right on pitch? &nbsp;Dang you Jacob. &nbsp;Now what am I gonna do? &nbsp;It even made me kind of like Motown week, fhs! &nbsp;This is getting bad. &nbsp;I may have even watched it twice because I liked it so much. &nbsp;Now I'm not saying I'd like the "future Jacob who puts out original music" but tonight, I liked him. &nbsp;And his eyebrows are perfection. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lauren</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1tikrbD6tU/TXh1JeBNYGI/AAAAAAAAF1E/RIXeCaoVXcA/s1600/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1tikrbD6tU/TXh1JeBNYGI/AAAAAAAAF1E/RIXeCaoVXcA/s320/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />TBone: &nbsp;<i>I like this girl. &nbsp;You can't even hear her accent when she sings. &nbsp;It's like she's just a regular American.</i><br /><br />I remember hearing Phil Collins talk when I was about 11 and freaking out. &nbsp;What?? &nbsp;He's BRITISH??? It blew my mind. &nbsp; So yeah, I get it Tbone. &nbsp; Back to Lauren, she done good. &nbsp;I loved her dress as well. &nbsp;She had some attitude. &nbsp;She walked around. &nbsp;She sounded good. &nbsp;What else can I say? &nbsp;Lauren is solid. &nbsp;And yet seems fragile. &nbsp;I'm not sure how she'll hold up in this business.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stefano</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hello by Lionel Richie</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8noLaCV5How/TXh1MB6AKgI/AAAAAAAAF1k/26qro_nNKN8/s1600/18_stefano_langone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8noLaCV5How/TXh1MB6AKgI/AAAAAAAAF1k/26qro_nNKN8/s320/18_stefano_langone.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />Obviously I was alone with <a href="http://landersons.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-can-see-it-in-your-eyes.html">this inside my mind</a>. &nbsp;Doesn't he have a single FB friend that posted that? &nbsp;And did he really mouth "I love you" at the end??? Nooooooooooo! &nbsp; Please no!!!!!!!! &nbsp;So yeah, &nbsp;can't take him seriously. &nbsp;Weirdest song choice of the night. &nbsp;::stepping off the Stefano Train:: &nbsp;Yikes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Haley</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>You Really Got A Hold on Me by Smokey Robinson &amp; The Miracles</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s1600/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s320/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />I really wish they wouldn't say "We've been working on her eye contact and walking more confidently" because then the whole time I'm thinking "she practiced making eye contact and walking." &nbsp;I think there are people who connect with America and there are people who don't. &nbsp;She don't. &nbsp; She has an interesting voice &amp; it's decent enough but I just don't think there's anything there to make people vote for her. &nbsp;Sorry! ::said in a British accent like Simon::<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Scotty</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For Once In My Life by Stevie Wonder</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s1600/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s320/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, he certainly "Scottyed" the crap outta this one, didn't he? &nbsp;The song was practically unrecognizable. &nbsp;I wish I knew how many people in America have a Randy Travis album on their iPods because then I could give you a ballpark number of how many votes he's going to get each week. &nbsp;Again, not my thing but I think he does my non-thing well. &nbsp; If it were my thing and I was 15, I'd be dialing &amp; redialing and voting online like a maniac. &nbsp;I'm assuming he's the South's Justin Beiber.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Pia</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>All In Love is Fair by Stevie Wonder</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5g4zBOlfikQ/TXh1L85SCRI/AAAAAAAAF1g/_s8QXcx1H0E/s1600/15_pia_toscano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5g4zBOlfikQ/TXh1L85SCRI/AAAAAAAAF1g/_s8QXcx1H0E/s320/15_pia_toscano.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bobblehead Pia. &nbsp;Someone make one now and I will buy one. &nbsp;While listening to the judges her head does not stay still. &nbsp;It's awesome. &nbsp; &nbsp;She's good. &nbsp;And, like Jacob, it annoys me. &nbsp;Why can't I be head over heels gaga over her? &nbsp;Someone please explain this to me. &nbsp;She's an amazing singer. &nbsp;I'm wondering if next week when she "kicks it up a notch" if it'll be good or cringe worthy. &nbsp;I just can't see her bebopping all over the stage. &nbsp;But I guess we shall see as she is going nowhere this week.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Paul</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson &amp; The Miracles</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DtX0AlOtxMk/TXh1IlndNKI/AAAAAAAAF08/Ge1qJ3OKbAY/s1600/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DtX0AlOtxMk/TXh1IlndNKI/AAAAAAAAF08/Ge1qJ3OKbAY/s320/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;I loved this. &nbsp;With all my heart I loved this. &nbsp;His guitar and mic stand kept him in one spot which was huge. &nbsp;I was worried when he first said what song he was doing because I thought Adam Lambert's version was nothing short of genius. &nbsp;I didn't think Paul could do as well or top Adam's but I really think he did. &nbsp;Very singer/songwriter-y. &nbsp;Like a seasoned veteran. &nbsp;He seems completely unaffected by the whole AI thing (read: opposite of Lauren) Memo to Paul: More of this please. &nbsp;Maybe even sitting on a stool next week, mkay? &nbsp;More of that "tear in your voice" as JLo said. &nbsp;You'll be glad you did. &nbsp;Love, Landee<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Naima</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Dancing In the Street by Martha &amp; the Vandellas</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuhjVu3PlLo/TXh1NUL1yZI/AAAAAAAAF1w/vDEHCtXdg_A/s1600/25_naima_adedapo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuhjVu3PlLo/TXh1NUL1yZI/AAAAAAAAF1w/vDEHCtXdg_A/s320/25_naima_adedapo.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />::cut to tomorrow night:: &nbsp;Ryan Seacrest, "Naima....Steven Tyler said it was 'E to the Z, ooh twiddly dee. &nbsp;Jlo said you gave her goosebumps. &nbsp;And Randy said everything you did was 'smart.'" &nbsp;Dangit. &nbsp;Again, I was completely taken off guard by enjoying her tonight. &nbsp;Motown, what are you doing to me?? &nbsp;I was even waiting around prepared to hate the African dancing and then I didn't. &nbsp;It even made me smile. &nbsp;Which bugged. &nbsp; I'm not joining the Naima Fan Club or anything but tonight was fun. &nbsp;Oh, and she sounded great too. &nbsp;It's like Bizarro AI tonight. &nbsp; &nbsp;PS She is the black Hilary Swank. &nbsp;K, I'm done now.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>James</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Livin' for the City by Stevie Wonder</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s1600/14_james_durbin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s320/14_james_durbin.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />If James ever shows up with bird cages on his shoulders I'll know his transformation into Adam Lambert is complete. &nbsp;Well, that and some "persuasion" issues. &nbsp; I reeeeeally liked this. &nbsp;Again, he knows when to hold back and when to let 'er rip. &nbsp;He's comfortable. &nbsp;He doesn't make me worried about what he's going to do. &nbsp;All good things in my book. &nbsp; &nbsp;I just noticed he has sunglasses hanging off his shirt in his promo pic up there. &nbsp;I wonder whose idea that was. &nbsp;&lt;---just trying to think of something to criticize about him for once.<br /><br />Sooooooo.....::getting serious now:: &nbsp;I'd like to apologize to Motown week. &nbsp;I should not have said the things I &nbsp;said earlier. &nbsp;You were very enjoyable and I think I forget that every year. &nbsp;Aside from Stefano, you nailed it. &nbsp;You can come back to AI again, if you want. &nbsp;Again, I'm sorry.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bottom Three:&nbsp;</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>&nbsp;Haley</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thia</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stefano</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Going Home:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Haley</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I just don't think she did enough to win America back.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Yikes, this is hard this week, you guys! &nbsp;Can't wait to hear your thoughts....Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-72686135723876829192011-03-21T17:46:00.001-06:002011-03-21T17:48:07.392-06:00Because They're Nummerz....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cywtF7aTSs8/TYfi_WcQ3mI/AAAAAAAAF28/It0feHRwfIw/s1600/whiteorangecookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cywtF7aTSs8/TYfi_WcQ3mI/AAAAAAAAF28/It0feHRwfIw/s400/whiteorangecookies.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Make these. &nbsp;Love these. &nbsp;You don't even have to give me credit.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">White Chocolate Orange Cookies</span></b><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">[makes 3 dozen]</span><br /></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1</span>&nbsp;C. butter (not margarine,&nbsp;<i>never margarine</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">½ C. white sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">½ C. brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1 egg<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 ¼ C. flour<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">¾ t. baking soda<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">½ t. salt<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 T. grated orange peel*<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2 C. white chocolate chips<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Mix butter &amp; sugars until creamy.&nbsp; Beat in egg.&nbsp; Add the rest of the dry ingredients and mix in.&nbsp; When you have a good dough consistency, add the orange peel and the white chocolate.&nbsp; Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.&nbsp; Cool on wire racks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i>*I would be remiss if I didn't say thank you to my&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=10996&amp;catId=90&amp;parentCatId=90&amp;outletSubCat=" style="color: #d21b08; text-decoration: none;">Pampered Chef microplane tool&nbsp;</a>here. &nbsp;It makes grating orange peel a joy. &nbsp;An honest-to-goodness joy. &nbsp;And no, I don't sell the stuff but I do believe in praising a good product when I find one. So next time your sister-in-law is hosting a PC party and you can't figure out what to get to support her &amp; help her get some free stuff, pick one of these bad boys up. &nbsp;</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-34819543112895472752011-03-17T01:08:00.001-06:002011-03-17T10:03:48.609-06:00AI: Birth Year FuntivitiesFirst things first... a big shout out to Steve B there on the east coast! &nbsp;I welcome and applaud you.<br /><br />Second things second, JLo's hair is scaring me. &nbsp;A small woodland animal could be living in there and we would never know. &nbsp;Plus I guarantee she loved Pia's jumpsuit. &nbsp;She may have even designed it.<br /><br />Ah, the week where they sing a song from their birth year... this is also known as "Make Landee Feel Super Old" week. &nbsp;Geez. &nbsp;Thia was born in the mid-90s??? &nbsp;Wha?? &nbsp;Just shoot me.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Naima</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuhjVu3PlLo/TXh1NUL1yZI/AAAAAAAAF1w/vDEHCtXdg_A/s1600/25_naima_adedapo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuhjVu3PlLo/TXh1NUL1yZI/AAAAAAAAF1w/vDEHCtXdg_A/s320/25_naima_adedapo.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1984</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: What's Love Got to Do With It? by Tina Turner</div><br />Ok, so she's not exactly a spring chicken. &nbsp;::feeling a little better about myself:: &nbsp;Is she married? &nbsp;I may have missed that bit of information as I was too distracted trying to memorize that lullaby she sings to her daughters. &nbsp;I've also just had the realization that she is Bizarro Katherine McPhee. &nbsp;Her mother was a singer too. &nbsp;Her mother is living vicariously through her daughter too. &nbsp;Bizarro parts are, obviously racial. &nbsp;But also, Katherine had talent. &nbsp; &nbsp;I ain't gonna lie... this was no good. &nbsp;They were being nice by simply calling it "pitchy." &nbsp;Even with all her edgy clothes, interesting look &amp; supposed personality, she lacks something up there when she's performing. &nbsp;She doesn't even leave me wanting... it's just like eh. &nbsp;But apparently "she gon bring it. &nbsp;Das all she can do. &nbsp;Bring it." &nbsp;I'm guessing she won't though.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Paul</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DtX0AlOtxMk/TXh1IlndNKI/AAAAAAAAF08/Ge1qJ3OKbAY/s1600/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DtX0AlOtxMk/TXh1IlndNKI/AAAAAAAAF08/Ge1qJ3OKbAY/s320/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1984</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues by Elton John</div><br />Oh, fhs. &nbsp;Get this boy a chair and glue it to him so I can concentrate on his singing. &nbsp;The cameramen must dread it when it's his turn. &nbsp;Especially the close-up camera guy. &nbsp;Geez. &nbsp; &nbsp;That aside, he is decent. &nbsp;He's like if James Blunt were to have started out on AI. &nbsp;There is something cool about a distinctive voice and he's happy &amp; nice. &nbsp;I don't want him or his bollo tie to leave just yet.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XwiUQPyBqhk/TXh1IxpcJdI/AAAAAAAAF1A/Cf-ANcsass0/s1600/03_thia_megia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XwiUQPyBqhk/TXh1IxpcJdI/AAAAAAAAF1A/Cf-ANcsass0/s320/03_thia_megia.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1995</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Colors of the Wind by Vanessa Williams/Pocahontas</div><br />(This is the part where I go and check my crowsfeet and convince myself that I would never want to be 15 again and have to relive all this glorious life over again. &nbsp;Probably). &nbsp; &nbsp;Ok, so yes, it was safe. &nbsp;Yes, she sang another ballad. &nbsp;But, honestly, I thought it was pretty good. &nbsp;At first I was annoyed with all her smiling (I know Pocahontas didn't smile that much singing it). &nbsp;But then when the violins swelled up there I was happy for her. &nbsp;Like, I may have even done the Mom Proud Face. &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm convinced Randy is dead inside and set the tone for the judges. &nbsp;I don't think it was as bad as they claim.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">James</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s1600/14_james_durbin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s320/14_james_durbin.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1989</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Song: I'll Be There For You by Bon Jovi</div><br />::singing tauntingly:: "Jimmy has a dolly, Jimmy has a dolly..." &nbsp;What a girl!! &nbsp;Just kidding. &nbsp;TBone had a Spiderman baby he used to put diapers on...and he asked for a stroller when he was three... oh, and a Dora house.... ok... let's move on. &nbsp;I liked this. &nbsp;It's not my favorite Bon Jovi song but I looked up that album and yeah, &nbsp;that was the best of the bunch from that year. &nbsp; Had he gone the Aerosmith route as Mr. Tyler was bemoaning, he could have done either "Janie's Got A Gun" or "Love in an Elevator." &nbsp; Both superior to "I'll Be There For You" but Mr.-Too-Big-For-His-Britches seems to think he's making it to the finale to sing an Aerosmith song so whatevs. &nbsp;I hope that works out for him. &nbsp;I think. &nbsp;The reality is I'm still on the fence with this guy. &nbsp;I definitely don't hate him but love? &nbsp;Too soon to commit to <i>anything</i>. &nbsp;I'm still shopping around. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Haley</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s1600/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s320/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year:1990</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: I'll Be Your Baby Tonight by Whitney Houston</div><br />Ryan ruined my lipstick on the chin bit. &nbsp;Jerk. &nbsp; Anyway, so yeah, considering the cardinal sin on AI is to sing a Whitney song, I think she did pretty good with it. &nbsp;She made it a little interesting here and there. &nbsp;She um.... well, she also.... I, uh, think she was wearing black pants? &nbsp;Seriously, I got nothing else on her. &nbsp;::cursing Ryan for messing up my bit again::<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Stefano</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8noLaCV5How/TXh1MB6AKgI/AAAAAAAAF1k/26qro_nNKN8/s1600/18_stefano_langone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8noLaCV5How/TXh1MB6AKgI/AAAAAAAAF1k/26qro_nNKN8/s320/18_stefano_langone.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1989</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: If You Don't Know Me By Now by Simply Red</div><br />I take by my statement on his father...it's not Tony Danza... it's Howie Mandel!! Exciting! &nbsp;Ok, ok, ok, he grew on me with this performance. &nbsp;He kinda Bruno Mars-ed it, if you know what I mean. &nbsp;At first I was like "Really? &nbsp;THIS song? &nbsp;I'd rather you sing Hangin' Tough!" &nbsp;But then I saw the error of my ways and jumped on the Stefano train. &nbsp;I don't now if I'm a permanent passenger. &nbsp;I may get off at the next stop but the ride was very agreeable tonight. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pia Diarrhea and her Jumpsuit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5g4zBOlfikQ/TXh1L85SCRI/AAAAAAAAF1g/_s8QXcx1H0E/s1600/15_pia_toscano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5g4zBOlfikQ/TXh1L85SCRI/AAAAAAAAF1g/_s8QXcx1H0E/s320/15_pia_toscano.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1988</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I canNOT WAIT until she is on Real Housewives of Queens. &nbsp;That is gonna be awesome. &nbsp; In the mean time we will be subjected to her poor fashion choices and horrendous accent here on Fox. &nbsp;But fine, she can sing. &nbsp;I wish she sucked. &nbsp;But she doesn't. &nbsp;The older voters love divas too so she is not going anywhere just yet. &nbsp;But really, think for one second about what kind of album she would put out. &nbsp;Right? &nbsp;Pure crap. &nbsp;But no one ever thinks that way at this point in the game. &nbsp;I'm very "big picture" obvs.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Scotty</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s1600/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s320/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1993</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Can I Trust You With My Heart by Travis Tritt</div><br />Naked fat baby alert!!! &nbsp;Dang he was cute. &nbsp;As his mother, the Elvis thing might have weirded me out a little but, you know, it all turned out ok. &nbsp;He did a great job tonight....if you're into this kind of thing. &nbsp;I guarantee he'll go on and do very well in Nashville. &nbsp;He'll probably win some CMAs, &nbsp;become the spokesperson for NASCAR, &nbsp;throw out some opening pitches at Braves games.... and I will have never heard of him again after the AI Finale. &nbsp;He'll only be known to me as "you know, that deep voiced kid on AI... Jenny called him Babylockthemdoors....remember?" &nbsp;But I wish him well in all his endeavors. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Karen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fT1ou7681wU/TXh1J0Ev7eI/AAAAAAAAF1M/ffQFLLEXipw/s1600/07_karen_rodriguez.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fT1ou7681wU/TXh1J0Ev7eI/AAAAAAAAF1M/ffQFLLEXipw/s320/07_karen_rodriguez.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1989</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Love Will Lead You Back by Taylor Dayne</div><br />"Don't like another prize only my Karen." &nbsp;Oh my gosh. &nbsp;I think I'm gonna cry. &nbsp;Could her mom be any cuter?? She doesn't even want an Oscar! &nbsp;Just her Karen. &nbsp;Adorable. &nbsp;As for Karen's performance... it was aaaaaight. &nbsp;I mean, I think she's good but again, she doesn't play into my interests. &nbsp;She won't be some Karen from the Block. &nbsp;She'll end up being some female version of Julio Iglesias with a tenth of the popularity and no hawt son. &nbsp;Do you see what I'm saying here? &nbsp;Where does she go in her career? &nbsp;Truly, I want to know. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Casey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--12GcUOsCEw/TXh1Keb2_bI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/EgG9F_-MmGo/s1600/08_casey_abrams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--12GcUOsCEw/TXh1Keb2_bI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/EgG9F_-MmGo/s320/08_casey_abrams.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1991</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana</div><br />I can honestly say that this is the first time I've ever known what the lyrics to this song are. &nbsp;<i>Load up on guns</i>... that's really the first line? &nbsp;And there's a mention of a mulatto? &nbsp; Interesting stuff there, I'm sure. &nbsp;I'd look it up but I'm too lazy and plus I need to finish this up. &nbsp;Bottom line: Love Casey still. &nbsp;Love his parents. &nbsp;Love that he keeps trying new things and keeping it funky fresh. &nbsp;Compare this to Thia's&nbsp;Pocahontas&nbsp;song, for example. &nbsp;Can you even compare? &nbsp;No. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lauren</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1tikrbD6tU/TXh1JeBNYGI/AAAAAAAAF1E/RIXeCaoVXcA/s1600/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1tikrbD6tU/TXh1JeBNYGI/AAAAAAAAF1E/RIXeCaoVXcA/s320/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1994</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: I'm The Only One by Melissa Etheridge</div><br />Lauren's parents are the opposite of Casey's parents in that I'm fairly certain they must have had her when they were 12. &nbsp;How young does her dad look? &nbsp;30 tops? &nbsp; Weird. &nbsp; She &amp; her flu did a fantastic job tonight. &nbsp;She sang well. &nbsp;She seemed comfortable enough. &nbsp;She twanged it up without going all Scotty Tritt on us. &nbsp;I liked it. &nbsp;Sadly, I must conclude she is dumb as a rock though. &nbsp;I refuse to allow this to be a factor in my opinion of her. &nbsp;Let's just acknowledge it and move on. &nbsp;::nodding at you curtly and walking over to the next contestant::<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Jacob</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s1600/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s320/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Year: 1987</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Alone by Heart</div><br />Lusk-y Stank. &nbsp;He said it, not me. &nbsp;Leave it to Jacob to make me hate one of my favorite songs of all time. &nbsp;He, once again, took me on that ride which I did NOT want to go on. &nbsp;Hated it. &nbsp;Hated pretty much every second of that, really. &nbsp; Randy, he caressed nothing...he took that song and brutally murdered every note. &nbsp;Blaaaaaaaah. &nbsp;I don't know if I can take another week of that. &nbsp;If next week all you see is &nbsp;"Jacob &nbsp; ::ffwd::" &nbsp;then you'll know I reached my breaking point.<br /><br />Bottom Three:<br /><br />Naima<br />Haley<br />Karen<br /><br />Gone: KAREN<br /><br />Plzthanks chime in. &nbsp;I hate sitting here talking to myself.Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-57200725174834425212011-02-27T19:41:00.005-07:002011-03-14T20:10:19.468-06:00Entry Way ReMixx<div style="text-align: center;">**** If you're here from a fabulous link party, please go <a href="http://landeeseelandeedo.blogspot.com/2011/03/entry-way-remixx-reposted.html">HERE</a> to see this post in its proper home!****<br /><br />My house was boring me to death. &nbsp; Not literally, but almost. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Blah.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Blah. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Blah.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Taupe every where I looked. &nbsp;I can't live in a taupe world. &nbsp;I just can't. &nbsp;At least not for more than 4 years and 10 months, apparently. &nbsp;I'm on a bit of a re-decorating kick so here is the first submission to the "Landee De-Lame-ifies Her House Project 2011." &nbsp;It's a bit of a mouthful. &nbsp;Sorry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here is our entry way as it was last week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you falling asleep yet?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4cQNpR0oOZs/TWrzOywQomI/AAAAAAAAFzg/ev4EZBytFJ4/s1600/a_entrybefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4cQNpR0oOZs/TWrzOywQomI/AAAAAAAAFzg/ev4EZBytFJ4/s320/a_entrybefore.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Its only saving grace was the curvature of the wall. &nbsp;Otherwise it was choking on neutrals, coughing them back up and then gagging on them again. &nbsp; Sorry to put it so graphically but people, c'mon! &nbsp;How boring can walls be? &nbsp;Nary a color nor an accessory to be spotted anywhere. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ezsUJslBNck/TWrzNrZQayI/AAAAAAAAFzc/hf96duKAT_U/s1600/a_entrybefore_wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ezsUJslBNck/TWrzNrZQayI/AAAAAAAAFzc/hf96duKAT_U/s320/a_entrybefore_wall.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I put a plan in place and set off to complete it. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We had to rig our ladder to reach up to that right hand corner up there. &nbsp;The left side of the ladder was resting on the railing at the top of the stairs and the bottom part was wedged between the spindles. &nbsp; We then zip tied it to the railing on both ends, zip tied a board to the top flat part and away I went. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And if you don't think that is scary up there then you are <s>an idiot</s> wrong. &nbsp;It was the scariest thing I've done in a long while. &nbsp;I could sit on the top of the ladder and be fine, but up on my knees and stretching up? &nbsp;Yikes. &nbsp;I would break out in a sweat and shake the entire time. &nbsp;I could only be like that for about 3 minutes at a time so that top part took a while. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But I persevered.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7b4j6PKC53I/TWrzQx6eAJI/AAAAAAAAFzo/z1hAmhSqCqI/s1600/a_paintingwall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7b4j6PKC53I/TWrzQx6eAJI/AAAAAAAAFzo/z1hAmhSqCqI/s320/a_paintingwall.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After it was painted (it's sort of a robin egg blue bordering on turquoise color), I went and downloaded a template from<a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/decorate/painted-wallpaper-a-tutorial/"> here</a>, printed it and cut it out of cardboard and set to work on my "painted wallpaper." &nbsp;When I came across this design/technique I knew it was the perfect marriage of funky &amp; traditional I was looking for. &nbsp;Plus, it saved me $50 for a stencil. &nbsp;Free is always better than $50.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wb6eMF1qpPc/TWrzP7rz-MI/AAAAAAAAFzk/EwL32nVBfgw/s1600/a_ladderpaintingdesign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wb6eMF1qpPc/TWrzP7rz-MI/AAAAAAAAFzk/EwL32nVBfgw/s320/a_ladderpaintingdesign.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BppYVYfiQlA/TWrzMTtVFnI/AAAAAAAAFzY/r3bldbEly3s/s1600/a_entry_paintingdesign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BppYVYfiQlA/TWrzMTtVFnI/AAAAAAAAFzY/r3bldbEly3s/s320/a_entry_paintingdesign.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had to get an action shot. &nbsp;Had to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to use a metallic white paint for the design. &nbsp;I love the shimmer it gives off. &nbsp;Just a touch fancier than regular white paint would have been. &nbsp;It's reflecting off the flash in the above pic so it looks taupe but it's not, just FYI.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aMeBq6wdBoM/TWrzJsOunbI/AAAAAAAAFzQ/qeSA0ViN6RQ/s1600/a_brynnhelping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aMeBq6wdBoM/TWrzJsOunbI/AAAAAAAAFzQ/qeSA0ViN6RQ/s320/a_brynnhelping.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">This girl camped out under the ladder for the duration of the project. &nbsp;She was busy making cards for people, asking me how to spell things, and talking my ear off. &nbsp;Sometimes when I was freaking out reaching up to the tippy top I'd have to ask her to please stop talking for a few minutes so I could concentrate. &nbsp;It was fun having a little "helper" though. &nbsp;</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">After the kids were in bed was when I'd listen to my audio books and paint into the wee hours of the morning. &nbsp;It was really quite enjoyable but it did take a while.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here is the big AFTER reveal. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r1rys-g6AWY/TWrzKzVODBI/AAAAAAAAFzU/uYuf90g3R-0/s1600/a_entry+after.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r1rys-g6AWY/TWrzKzVODBI/AAAAAAAAFzU/uYuf90g3R-0/s400/a_entry+after.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so excited with how it turned out!! &nbsp;After consulting with my long-distance design consultant, Memzy, I opted to not do the design down below. &nbsp;She said it would be "too much" and I said "good cuz I'm lazy" and that was that. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That table and the pillow are from the living room and that chair was from our guest room (I would prefer a cushy&nbsp;upholstered&nbsp;one there but I'll need to keep my eye out for one). &nbsp;I got that mirror at Goodwill for $4. &nbsp;It is plastic and was crazy shiny gold. &nbsp;10 minutes and some spray paint later it was the perfect shade of white. &nbsp;I also painted a picture frame for that small table with the same metallic paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the before &amp; afters side by side. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4cQNpR0oOZs/TWrzOywQomI/AAAAAAAAFzg/ev4EZBytFJ4/s1600/a_entrybefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4cQNpR0oOZs/TWrzOywQomI/AAAAAAAAFzg/ev4EZBytFJ4/s320/a_entrybefore.jpg" width="240" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></a><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r1rys-g6AWY/TWrzKzVODBI/AAAAAAAAFzU/uYuf90g3R-0/s1600/a_entry+after.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r1rys-g6AWY/TWrzKzVODBI/AAAAAAAAFzU/uYuf90g3R-0/s320/a_entry+after.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I now smile when I go up &amp; down the stairs rather than get sleepy. &nbsp;Not bad for 1 gallon of paint, a couple of small craft paint bottles of "metallic white" acrylic paint and a $4 mirror, huh?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Success.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.whipperberry.com/"><img src="http://www.callmekristin.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Button.png" /></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/jmrammell/shabbynestbutton.png" /></a></center><br /><br /><a href="http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab39/iheartnaptime/iheartnaptimebuttonsundayscoop.jpg" /></a>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-83927383154647832742011-03-13T20:59:00.001-06:002011-03-14T10:51:50.762-06:00A Newborn Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://landeeseelandeedo.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wNfNIoVzU38/TX2By6-swVI/AAAAAAAAF14/hd6GNjcyYuc/s400/LSLD_header.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ok, ok, ok.... I just decided to go with <a href="http://landeeseelandeedo.blogspot.com/">Landee See, Landee Do.</a> &nbsp;I really should not have put that kind of pressure (to name my blog) on anyone else but me. &nbsp;That was my fault. &nbsp;Forgive me?<br /><br />But now there is something you can reeeeeally do for me. &nbsp;And it requires zero thinking. &nbsp;Can you pop on over and click the "follow this blog" thingy? &nbsp; &nbsp;I only need a few followers to not look like a complete lose-dog. &nbsp;You don't have to actually FOLLOW what I'm doing over there, of course, but just putting your little profile pic over there on my sidebar would be the greatest birthday present you could ever give me... and over a month early!! You're so on top of things getting your b-day shopping for me done in March!<br /><br />I'll love you forever &amp; ever. &nbsp;And I'll try not to ask you for anything else <s>ever again</s> for a while.<br /><br />PS &nbsp;Wanna see how famous I am? &nbsp;Go <a href="http://www.whipperberry.com/2011/03/featured-from-friday-flair-beifiori.html">HERE</a>&nbsp;and scroll down. &nbsp;This <i>must</i> be what it's like to be Angelina Jolie or something.Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-10481329072857704822011-03-12T11:55:00.002-07:002011-03-12T14:41:53.528-07:00Brainstorming Session<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I've been thinking lately about making my own little "projects" blog. I adore all of my IRL peeps but my obsession with all things crafty/home decor-y/homemaking-y has taken on a life of its own. And I have it on good authority that my IRL peeps aren't that interested in all my little projects I've been working on. Some are... but some aren't. Which is fine. I can continue to use this blog to rant about American Idol, post pictures of the weird things TBone does and brag about JBird's athletics. And I'll then have my other blog to post projects and connect into that super supportive "crafty blog community" who have no real interest in my personal life as they probably don't want to hear about TBone giving that kid a wedgie, ya know?<br /><br />Anyway, I need all you geniuses to come up with a fun name for my new blog. You were perfect at coming up with the brilliant name of the short-lived but oh-so-popular podcast series iLandee.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ya-X7T2iHMs/TXuyx1bATtI/AAAAAAAAF10/Lii6rVfLOGI/s1600/iLandee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ya-X7T2iHMs/TXuyx1bATtI/AAAAAAAAF10/Lii6rVfLOGI/s200/iLandee.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">::sigh::</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Those were fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I need you to help once again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is what I'm thinking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;">Nothing that would pigeon hole me into any kind of "crafting" in particular. &nbsp;As you probably know my interests range from photography to cooking to card-making to home-de-lamefying.</li><li style="text-align: left;">I'm open to sticking with keeping the "Landeelu" persona or dropping it. &nbsp;It is nice, however, since anything with the word Landee in it is always available to use. &nbsp;And, you know, &nbsp;it's kinda been my online name since 1998-ish when my sister would make me go into chatrooms with her to mock people.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Nothing with "bird" or "Mom" in it.<br /></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;">Imagine if YOU were to come up with my new blog name and then in a few years, when you see me on the Nate Berkus show or my new line of products at Michaels you can be all "I came up with that name!!!!" &nbsp;This is ground-level and, I dare say, ground-breaking! &nbsp; &nbsp;Just kidding about the ground-breaking. &nbsp;I will have very few readers. But it really doesn't get any more ground-level than this.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are some of my ideas so far. &nbsp;You add your own in the comments. &nbsp;Then I'll post a poll and we'll all vote. &nbsp;I'm a fan of democracy, after all.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. &nbsp;Landee See, Landee Do: &nbsp; This would just put it right out there that I am a fantastic copy-cat crafter. &nbsp;I won't have many/any original ideas but I can certainly take an idea and work it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. &nbsp;LandeeLoves: &nbsp;You know, a collection of everything I love creatively speaking. &nbsp;This is a little cheesy, admittedly, but whatevs. &nbsp;I could then really post about ANYTHING that strikes my fancy and no one could yell at me.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3. &nbsp;Peanut Butter Dandys (or Dandies?): &nbsp; This is where the generic, non-Landee stuff comes in. This was Gty's favorite little treat his mom would make growing up. &nbsp;It's a cute name. &nbsp;And the URL is available for either spelling. &nbsp;Yay! <br /><br />4. &nbsp;Yoga Pants Ambitions (or Yoga Pants Creations or something): &nbsp; I thought that'd be funny cuz that's usually what I'm wearing as I do these things. &nbsp;Well, most things actually that don't require a public appearance. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ok? &nbsp;Are we all thinking along the same lines? &nbsp;I'm depending on you as I stink at coming up with this stuff. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">No name will be refused, but only one can be chosen.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-29108201061268122732011-03-09T23:56:00.000-07:002011-03-09T23:56:16.646-07:00AI: Season 10 Inaugural Post::moment of silence for Brett Loewenstern::<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hgfh-616WDA/TXh1KysFLVI/AAAAAAAAF1U/eD-EjSzErw0/s1600/10_brett_loewenstern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hgfh-616WDA/TXh1KysFLVI/AAAAAAAAF1U/eD-EjSzErw0/s320/10_brett_loewenstern.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br />I didn't even get a chance to talk about how he has two of the most attractive parents I've ever seen and yet.... he was adorable though. &nbsp;In his own quirky way. &nbsp;Sad to see him go.<br /><br />::moment of&nbsp;jubilation&nbsp;that the AI posts are back!!!:: &nbsp;Please feel free to add your two cents in the comments as this is the first time we've discussed this season!! &nbsp; I've missed you. <br /><br />A quick word about the judges before we get started.<br /><br />My mom loves Steven Tyler. &nbsp;&lt;---- this is a sentence I never thought I'd think/write/ type/believe. &nbsp;But how can I blame her? &nbsp;He is nice. &nbsp;He is fun. &nbsp;He can even be tender (do NOT remind me of him hugging what's his face's girlfriend in the wheelchair. &nbsp;I've cried my tears and I can't go back to that place). &nbsp; During auditions, if he didn't think someone was good, he'd usually just say "No" rather than the degrading, one-liners we are used to from that Brit Who Must Not Be Named. &nbsp;Glad Mr. Tyler is here. &nbsp; The following is an actual conversation between a friend and his dad. &nbsp;The Dad: &nbsp;Wow... Paula looks awful. &nbsp;The Friend: Dad, that's Steven Tyler.<br /><br />JLo: &nbsp;Sincere. &nbsp;Knowledgable. &nbsp;Kind. &nbsp;Helpful. &nbsp;Gorge. &nbsp; Not on pain meds. &nbsp;I could not have asked for a better female judge. &nbsp;Nigel Lythgoe is a genius of epic proportions for bringing her in. <br /><br />Randy: &nbsp;Oh boy. &nbsp;Randy is trying to be the "bad guy" and is looking like a doof in the mean time. &nbsp;But what else is new? &nbsp;It's actually kind of comforting. &nbsp;Like your favorite bwankie that you got to bring with you when you slept over at Gramma's house. &nbsp;Makes it seem like home even though things are different. I'm glad he stuck around. &nbsp;Every panel needs a doof.<br /><br />And no, Ryan is not a doof. &nbsp;He has grown on me over the years. &nbsp;No Ryan bashing.<br /><br />Now, the contestants. &nbsp;Love the theme tonight, btw.... "SONG BY THEIR PERSONAL IDOL" &nbsp;This will show me the kind of artist they wanna be &amp; I will then be able to hate/love/mock accordingly. &nbsp;They make it too easy.<br /><br />First up.... <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">LAUREN ALAINA</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Shania Twain</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Any Man of Mine</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1tikrbD6tU/TXh1JeBNYGI/AAAAAAAAF1E/RIXeCaoVXcA/s1600/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1tikrbD6tU/TXh1JeBNYGI/AAAAAAAAF1E/RIXeCaoVXcA/s320/05_lauren_alaina.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Is it just me or did that look like I was watching the talent portion of a Toddlers &amp; Tiaras episode? &nbsp;Too much winking, fluffing her hair and cheesy smiling. &nbsp;She's cute and she's talented but I can tell right now her taste and mine are not gonna get along. &nbsp;You all know my aversion to country. &nbsp;Plus, ::checking clipboard:: &nbsp;yup, we already have a Carrie Underwood. &nbsp;Sorry Lauren. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">CASEY ABRAMS</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Joe Cocker</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: A Little Help From My Friends</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--12GcUOsCEw/TXh1Keb2_bI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/EgG9F_-MmGo/s1600/08_casey_abrams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--12GcUOsCEw/TXh1Keb2_bI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/EgG9F_-MmGo/s320/08_casey_abrams.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I. &nbsp;Love. &nbsp;This. &nbsp;Guy. &nbsp; He is a genius. &nbsp;There, I said it. &nbsp;It's out there now. &nbsp;And I don't think it's an overstatement. &nbsp; He has yet to let me down going all the way back to his audition. &nbsp;The perfect song choice to show off his personality and sense of humor. &nbsp;And he has a great voice which is exponentially more pleasing that Joe Cocker's voice. &nbsp;This makes for a beautiful, nay I say, <i>magical</i> thing. &nbsp;Absolutely my favorite this season. &nbsp;You know, so far.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ASHTON JONES</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Diana Ross</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: When You Tell Me That You Love Me"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u5BWuuf57mQ/TXh1LOHu-qI/AAAAAAAAF1Y/G1F8cGKzhyc/s1600/11_ashthon_jones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u5BWuuf57mQ/TXh1LOHu-qI/AAAAAAAAF1Y/G1F8cGKzhyc/s320/11_ashthon_jones.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />So the hair is because of her love of Diana Ross? &nbsp;Or she's doing Diana Ross because her hair looks like that? &nbsp;I'm confused. &nbsp;But yeah, she was obviously nervous. &nbsp;Then was better toward the end. &nbsp; She's definitely pretty. &nbsp;I don't know how much she &amp; I have in common musically but I don't loathe her. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">PAUL McDONALD</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Ryan Adams</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Come Pick Me Up</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DtX0AlOtxMk/TXh1IlndNKI/AAAAAAAAF08/Ge1qJ3OKbAY/s1600/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DtX0AlOtxMk/TXh1IlndNKI/AAAAAAAAF08/Ge1qJ3OKbAY/s320/02_paul_mcdonald.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Too much movement up there. &nbsp;It's disconcerting. &nbsp;It almost comes off as him being so nervous he doesn't know what to do with himself. &nbsp; He skipped at one point fhs. &nbsp;I really want him to tone it down though because I do like his style and musical tendencies. &nbsp;Does he play the guitar? &nbsp;Cuz I'd love to see him sitting on a stool with a guitar. &nbsp;Not moving. &nbsp;At all.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">PIA TOSCANO</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Celine Dion</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: All By Myself</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5g4zBOlfikQ/TXh1L85SCRI/AAAAAAAAF1g/_s8QXcx1H0E/s1600/15_pia_toscano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5g4zBOlfikQ/TXh1L85SCRI/AAAAAAAAF1g/_s8QXcx1H0E/s320/15_pia_toscano.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Yes she done sang that song. &nbsp;Hit all the notes. &nbsp;Showed the right amount of emotion. &nbsp;"Slammed it" as Mr. Tyler said.... and yet.... ::sigh:: &nbsp;I don't know. &nbsp;Can't get past the cape. &nbsp;And can't get past the name Pia. &nbsp;It shows poor judgement is in the genes. &nbsp;::chanting "Pia, Pia, diarrhea" in my head and can't stop:: &nbsp;Not scratching me where I itch. &nbsp;I'm realizing this is my feeling for all the girls though so don't hold it against her too much.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;JAMES DURBIN</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Paul McCartney</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Maybe I'm Amazed</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s1600/14_james_durbin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b6KTm-XYnzg/TXh1LSpY_lI/AAAAAAAAF1c/UU5NNpFoLd4/s320/14_james_durbin.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />::checking clipboard again:: Yup, we already have an Adam Lambert. &nbsp;::reading fine print:: Oh wait! &nbsp;But not a straight one with ADHD. &nbsp;Yay! You can stay. &nbsp; No, not one of my favorites but I do find him interesting. &nbsp;He did a great job with this song that I enjoy. &nbsp; And, as Jenny has mentioned, he never takes it quite over the top. &nbsp;You think he might...then he doesn't. &nbsp; He's teasing us. &nbsp;I think 86% of America likes being teased so he's not going anywhere for a while.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">HALEY REINHART</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: LeAnn Rimes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Blue</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s1600/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0V4KvcdTgm0/TXh1M8QQUtI/AAAAAAAAF1s/raTqtqjp3n0/s320/23_haley_reinhart.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Hmmmmmmmmm.... interesting. &nbsp;She <i>kinda</i> made me like country and yodeling for 2 minutes. &nbsp;Is that weird? &nbsp;And this is the best she's ever looked by far. &nbsp;But I agree with Randy a bit... she's confusing me. Only 8% of Americans like being confused so we'll see how this shakes out.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">JACOB LUSK</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: R.Kelly</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: &nbsp;I Believe I Can Fly</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s1600/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yF1w97fgvkw/TXh1Jv_wYfI/AAAAAAAAF1I/EesgmBQaNro/s320/06_jacob_lusk.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />This boy has dressed up in drag before. &nbsp;I would bet at least $20 on it. &nbsp;He would give RuPaul a run for his/her money. &nbsp; I don't judge him for that but I just wanted to let <i>YOU</i> know that<i> I </i>know. &nbsp;A GOSPEL CHOIR ALREADY???? &nbsp; That's supposed to be finale material only! &nbsp; What the? &nbsp; He can only go down hill from here. &nbsp;Unless he brings in bagpipes or something. &nbsp;I'm personally not a fan of this one. &nbsp; This is an example of taking it over the top &amp; making us all go with him even though we might be prone to motion sickness. &nbsp;Ugh. &nbsp;I felt woozy afterward. &nbsp;Next.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">THIA MEGIA</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Michael Jackson</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Smile</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XwiUQPyBqhk/TXh1IxpcJdI/AAAAAAAAF1A/Cf-ANcsass0/s1600/03_thia_megia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XwiUQPyBqhk/TXh1IxpcJdI/AAAAAAAAF1A/Cf-ANcsass0/s320/03_thia_megia.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I liked it. &nbsp;I reeeeally liked it. &nbsp;This girl is good. &nbsp;I didn't even hear the "pitchy" that the judges talked about. &nbsp;I thought it was perfect for her age and persona. &nbsp;I'm not sure she has much of a personality but I can't be picky when it comes to the girls this year. &nbsp;If I don't curl my lip or get up and go do something else while they sing then they are deemed "good" this year. &nbsp;And so it must be.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">STEFANO LANGONE</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Stevie "You Are A" Wonder</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Lately</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8noLaCV5How/TXh1MB6AKgI/AAAAAAAAF1k/26qro_nNKN8/s1600/18_stefano_langone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8noLaCV5How/TXh1MB6AKgI/AAAAAAAAF1k/26qro_nNKN8/s320/18_stefano_langone.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I'm so glad Tony Danza's son is finally getting his chance to shine. &nbsp;The first part was weird. &nbsp;Then the end got better. &nbsp;He's adorable but not in my top three guys. &nbsp;I have nothing else to say about him. &nbsp;Which speaks volumes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">KAREN RODRIGUEZ</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Selena</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: I Could Fall In Love</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fT1ou7681wU/TXh1J0Ev7eI/AAAAAAAAF1M/ffQFLLEXipw/s1600/07_karen_rodriguez.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fT1ou7681wU/TXh1J0Ev7eI/AAAAAAAAF1M/ffQFLLEXipw/s320/07_karen_rodriguez.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />If she didn't have those Selena barbie dolls I would think this was a blatant attempt to kiss JLo's butt. &nbsp;Side note: &nbsp;That movie was the first thing I remember seeing JLo in. &nbsp;I remember at the end of the movie they showed pictures of the actual Selena and I was like "Wow, she is buttugly compared to the actress that played her." &nbsp;I was literally shocked. &nbsp;I kinda wanna see that movie again now. &nbsp;Side note over. &nbsp; Oh boy this was bad. &nbsp;It had a couple of nice moments but they were fleeting. &nbsp;No chance of her having a fan club let alone getting killed by the president of it. &nbsp;&lt;--- super bad Selena joke. &nbsp;My apologies.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">SCOTTY McCREERY</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Garth Brooks</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: The River</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s1600/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YizNZKa-VQk/TXh1MqabrvI/AAAAAAAAF1o/WE-YBhP84pI/s320/20_scott_mccreery.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Now this is come country music I can get on board with. &nbsp;This little 12 year old George W. Bush looking kid done stoled a piece of my heart. &nbsp;Doesn't it sound like his voice is being dubbed in? &nbsp;I mean, that voice can't be coming outta him. &nbsp;I don't believe it. &nbsp;It makes me laugh liltingly with enjoyment. &nbsp;And eeeeek! &nbsp;Did you go back and pause it on his baby pic?? &nbsp;His widdle red cowboy hat?? &nbsp;C'mon! &nbsp;I won't buy a single one of his songs later but I love him. &nbsp;I do.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">NAIMA ADEDAPO</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Idol: Rhianna</div><div style="text-align: center;">Song: Umbrella-ella-ella-ay-ay-ay</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuhjVu3PlLo/TXh1NUL1yZI/AAAAAAAAF1w/vDEHCtXdg_A/s1600/25_naima_adedapo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nuhjVu3PlLo/TXh1NUL1yZI/AAAAAAAAF1w/vDEHCtXdg_A/s320/25_naima_adedapo.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Woooooooow. &nbsp; That was... um, &nbsp;something, huh? &nbsp;Little piece of advice Naima, show us you can <i>sing </i>first, dance moves later. &nbsp;We are still getting to know each other here. &nbsp;Too soon, N. &nbsp;Too soon. &nbsp;I didn't hate the Snow Patrol-esque bit though. &nbsp;It was definitely the highlight. &nbsp;The rest was lame. &nbsp;And anyone over the age of 16 and under the age of 14 is gonna hate it. &nbsp;Thirteen contestants may have been one too many me thinks.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">BOTTOM THREE:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ASHTON</div><div style="text-align: center;">KAREN</div><div style="text-align: center;">NAIMA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">GONE: &nbsp;ASHTON</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Your turn.</div>Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-75586876176825505902011-03-05T09:37:00.000-07:002011-03-05T09:38:04.826-07:00I Can See It In Your Eyes...<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T6wd2Ji2HnU/TXJm7awa_PI/AAAAAAAAF00/20HymbMbuDI/s1600/photo-784827.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T6wd2Ji2HnU/TXJm7awa_PI/AAAAAAAAF00/20HymbMbuDI/s320/photo-784827.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580636059246198002" /></a></p>Brilliant.Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806772368713043472.post-4409956554291770682011-03-02T00:37:00.000-07:002011-03-02T00:37:49.154-07:00Not-So-Extreme Home Makeover Pt.2Wait, I forgot I was calling it "Landee De-Lame-ifies Her House 2011." &nbsp;Oh well, you know what I'm talking about.<br /><br />So my next project after the entry way was our completely vanilla half bath. &nbsp;I jumped to it so quickly because I wasn't even half way through Pride &amp; Prejudice on my iPod....and I wanted to finish it... so I started painting. &nbsp;Plus, once you have your painting clothes on, why not, right?<br /><br /><br />So here is the <b>before</b>. &nbsp;Told you it was bad. &nbsp;Wave at Landee there in the mirror! &nbsp;I did recently get that cute rug from Target and it helped a little. &nbsp;Before it was just a plain cream-colored rag rug. &nbsp;Bo-ring. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IYbml-C0jjM/TW3obGn-gAI/AAAAAAAAF0Y/JRq6GHbWOXE/s1600/a_halfbathbefore2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IYbml-C0jjM/TW3obGn-gAI/AAAAAAAAF0Y/JRq6GHbWOXE/s400/a_halfbathbefore2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Another before...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DCaqWGa_1HY/TW3oaIk3sGI/AAAAAAAAF0U/sT6TzCYEGJk/s1600/a_halfbathbefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DCaqWGa_1HY/TW3oaIk3sGI/AAAAAAAAF0U/sT6TzCYEGJk/s400/a_halfbathbefore.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />And um, neveryoumind that patch job over there on the wall. &nbsp;I may have bent down and ripped the toilet paper holder right off the wall with my butt. &nbsp;And that may have been about 2 months ago. &nbsp;You can see where I moved the TP. &nbsp;It's much safer over there now.<br /><br />So I came across<a href="http://showandtell-sausha.blogspot.com/2010/05/framed-mirror-tutorial.html"> this tutorial</a> of how to frame out your blah builder's grade mirror. &nbsp;I knew it would add a little something more to this bathroom which, as you can see, has a giant mirror. &nbsp;When my brother would come to visit he'd take a 2 minute break from playing Fifa Soccer on the Wii with Gty &amp; JBird and use the bathroom. &nbsp;Every time, without fail, he'd come out of the bathroom and say "So, I just watched myself pee again." &nbsp;So yeah, the mirror takes up that whole wall. <br /><br />Anyway, here is the <b>after.&nbsp;</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FIsdbtGCyqI/TW3oZOdmJCI/AAAAAAAAF0Q/9IzhVKiKMww/s1600/a_halfbathafter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FIsdbtGCyqI/TW3oZOdmJCI/AAAAAAAAF0Q/9IzhVKiKMww/s400/a_halfbathafter.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />I think it adds a little something-something, no? &nbsp;I painted the walls a nice green, which I'm very happy with, before putting up the frame. &nbsp;And it really was quite easy. &nbsp;I had to buy a miter box since we have no power tools to speak of (except a power drill) and even that didn't make this project difficult. &nbsp;Liquid nails and I are BFFs now. &nbsp;And I'm fully aware I need to accessorize. &nbsp;That will be an on-going process I'm afraid.<br /><br />Here is my BEST corner: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ocnrP_67_Ro/TW3oX56vsaI/AAAAAAAAF0M/JC7yEyGWenE/s1600/a_best+corner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ocnrP_67_Ro/TW3oX56vsaI/AAAAAAAAF0M/JC7yEyGWenE/s400/a_best+corner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />And here's my worst:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NNtDbcFwoiU/TW3oW59-OSI/AAAAAAAAF0I/b36yK3OtciU/s1600/a_badcorner.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NNtDbcFwoiU/TW3oW59-OSI/AAAAAAAAF0I/b36yK3OtciU/s400/a_badcorner.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />All in all this probably cost me about $70. &nbsp;I wonder how much a framed mirror of this size would cost...$300+? &nbsp; <br /><br />PS I'm almost done with building some floating shelves for that big wall over there partially behind the door. &nbsp;I'll post when those are done (because if I don't blog it, it didn't happen, duh). &nbsp;They really only took about 2 hours to build but I need to paint and hang them. &nbsp;I'm sure you won't get a good night's sleep until you see them so I apologize.Landeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924286045304124585noreply@blogger.com9